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Treatment of Facial Deformities using 3D Planning and Printing of Patient-Specific Implants
Published on: May 23, 2020
Teresa Pinho1, Mariana Santos2
1CESPU, Institute for Research and Advanced Training in Health Sciences and Technologies (IINFACTS), Gandra-Paredes, Portugal; IBMC-Molecular and Cellular Biology Institute, i3S-Inst. Health Innovation and Research, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.
This case report highlights successful treatment of a skeletal open bite and temporomandibular dysfunction in a teenager using clear aligners and miniscrews. The therapy achieved significant improvements in bite closure, facial aesthetics, and jaw joint function.
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